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retro

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛtroʊ]

Word

Learn how to use retro in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “fashion and style”

(adjective) related to styles or things from the past, often around the 1970s or 1980s. It’s when something old becomes trendy again, like clothes, music, or art.

Example

Her retro dress looked so cool at the party!

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He doesn't like wearing retro clothes; he prefers modern styles.

Example

Do you think retro fashion will come back in style?

Context: “nostalgia and culture”

(noun) a style or trend that is inspired by the past. It's often used to describe music, movies, or games that remind us of older times.

Example

They have a great collection of retro games from the 80s.

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The new movie didn’t capture the retro feel I loved about the original.

Example

What retro things do you enjoy the most?

How to pronounce retro

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛtroʊ]

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